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He was a Yonkers resident as well They've arrested a suspect. There's justice possible, but it will NEVER heal the loss. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/explosion-rocks-bronx-home-cops-suspect-drug-lab-article-1.2808271http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/explosion-rocks-bronx-home-cops-suspect-drug-lab-article-1.2808271 I'm surprised it wasn't a meth lab when the reports were coming in. I'm figuring they used BBQ style propane cylinders to run the plant warmers. I hope, in the end, we all learn from this tragedy. RIP

Horrible news. RIP.

North White Plains FD recently refurbished their air and light trailer. This trailer is capable of filling an unlimited amount of SCBA bottles self-sufficiently, has a light tower for scene lighting, and electrical generation capabilities. It can be towed by Rescue 33, Utility 147, or Car 2322.

These SAFER grants always concern me. This one is only good for 2 years, what if they lose funding after that? Most of the time when the grant is awarded officials say that plans will be in place to sustain funding by the municipalities, but these plans usually never come to fruition and then you hear about people losing jobs. And how would they hire? An existing list? NY only gives the Firefighter exam only once every 4 years that locals can tag on. So, would they have to hire on provisionally?

From the Ossining Village Board Meeting February 3rd 2016:

North White Plains FD New Car 2321 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Outfitted by Hudson Valley Fire Equipment In service as of 9-20-16 1700hrs

One Of These is Not Like The Other...

From my understanding, this will be for 4 ALS ambulances.

It seems Con Ed (gas) is the most requested resource by FD's today. Numerous IC's request Con Ed "expedite" fairly routinely. Which, if the fire department that responded to that scene code 3 and requesting Con Ed forthwith, then it must be the same level of emergency. So, if an IC is requesting Con Ed on a rush, then shouldn't they be equipped to respond Code 3 as well, or at least a specific unit that could provide the urgent temporary mitigation needed? Please know that I think we go "Code 3" way too often in this business. Or should specific emergency responders be specially trained and equipped to make a temporary intervention? Side note: I've noticed all red Con Ed step vans labeled "Emergency" in the area recently, that have some added equipment. I know they've been in Manhattan forever, but are they have these spec'd units in Westchester now?

I HATED the shot I took the other day and posted above, so here's a better shot:

@fdce54 thanks for that excellent insight and sharing it with us! You've definitely enlightened me.

Listing: http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/nycdcas,ny/auction/view?auc=1671277

You ain't kidding! I was going to ask if you had a pump panel shot, thanks for sharing it!

NICE!! E-One's are really growing on me lately. This one looks like it can make quick work of foam!

B E A U T I F U L ! ! A friend and I were just talking about this rig the other day, I believe we had found something similar cabwise on an auction site. @msm232 or was I just imagining things? Thanks for sharing the pics @PCFD ENG58, look like it was a great day at the Mackfest, . and thanks for the info/background @mfc2257!

When I lived in Texas, I had a firepit in my backyard. One of those ones you buy at Lowes and keeps it contained with a screen. A nice feature to sit around on a cool evening....essentially a campfire. Now, in NY and maybe I'm just recently noticing it, but there are lots of calls for "open burns" and "unattended burns". I also hear a lot of knocking them down with cans. What does code say on having a backyard firepit, and how does it differ from a grill or a fireplace? I do understand the part where people who don't know what it is and just see flames, or people burning cheap stuff creating a smoke and odor condition.

I know a few just started at WCC. Phelps has this one coming up:

Date: 9-15-16 Time: 13:57 Location: 100 Byram Lake Rd C/S Langeland Dr District: Mount Kisco Battalion: 16 Channel: Fire 16 Weather: 75F, clear Units: Mount Kisco FD Engine 103, Engine 105, Engine 106, Tower Ladder 14, Rescue 31, Car 2284 Bedford Hills FD Tower Ladder 57, Utility 6 (FAST) Katonah FD Engine 116 (Relocate MKFD Green St Firehouse) Mount Kisco VAC 70-B-1 WCPD 11-Baker WCDES Battalion 16, C&O Zone 5 Writer: x635 Description: Dispatched as smoke coming from the basement. Car 2284 rrequesting 10-75 upon arrival 14:10 Car 2284 reporting main body of fire has been knocked down

Former Hastings Uniontown 1977 Mack CF is for sale on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mack-CF-600-Pumper-Fire-Truck-1977-/122130252683?vxp=mtr

Date: 9-14-16 Time: 16:07hrs Location: 1 Federal St, Domino Sugar Plant north of Ludlow St Weather: 86F, clear Units: Yonkers FD Engine 303, Ladder 71, Rescue 1, Battalion 1 Empress EMS Medic 33, Tac 3, Supervisor, Yonkers PD ESU Truck 4 Writer: x635 Description: Worker fell on barge, and broke his leg with an open fracture. Patient is stable and Empress is treating and packaging. Patient is located on the ship approx 30 feet above pier level. High angle rope system rigged by YFD to lower patient to ambulance. 16:56 Patient has been lowered, in care of EMS enroute to Jacobi, all units picking up. Note: Yonkers FD also working at a separate MVA w/ pin during this incident

AAA Emergency Supply Co Inc installed the first 17 of the Scott Sight in mask thermal imaging devices for the Port Authority of NY and NJ ARFF Division this morning. An additional 200 will be installed for the TB&T division

Oh, I was just testing that skin and didn't mean for it to be live. I apologize, it's been removed now. Fresh Orange is the theme of EMTBravoWest.com

This site has been unchanged since the upgrade several months ago? Are you referring to this site, or EMTBravoWest, which just changed yesterday?